Speckled Hind - Epinephelus drummondhayi

Family

Description: Dark gray or reddish brown with small creamy or white spots on the sides, gill covers and fins.

Similar fish:

Where found: Found in most of the Gulf. Often caught on ledges and outcroppings at least 300 feet down or deeper.

Size: Often range from 5 to 20 pounds. Have been caught up to 40 pounds.

Remarks:

Florida record:

Regulations:

Size Limit:

Season: Included within 5 per person per day Grouper aggregate bag limit.

Bag Limit: 1 per vessel per day of each species.

Comments: Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (heads and tails intact)

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